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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.92, 948.12 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.92, 948.12 and 388.08 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.92 : 948.12 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.92/948.12 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.92x = 948.12 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.92x = 367,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,946.41/631.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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